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St. Landry democrat., 1887-01-15
To Curl Ostrich Plumes.

Have ready some corn cobs and com.
mon salt, and let the fire in the cook stove
burn down till you have a good bed Of
Goals, lay the cobs on and sprinkle them
with salt, and shake the feather in the
smoke. Add cobs and salt from time
to time, and be sure to shake the plume
well. turning every part to the smoke.
The harder you shake the feather the
better it will look. Be careful to keen
it far enough from the fire to keep it
from burning. The livelier the Goals
without blaze the better. | have tried
to make this plain. I thought nv
plumes completely spoiled till l tried
this recipe. l saw a milliner wash a
white plume once and recurl this
way, and it looked as nice as new. She
washed it in suds and rinsed it in clear
water, and shook it vigorously until
about dry, and then shook it over the
smoke.-Yoledo Blade.
St. Landry democrat., 1887-01-15

At young ladies seminary in Bos-
ton is one of the most stupid girls in all
New England. 1t is related in Hurper's
Bazar that she recently approached he,
teacher and asked: "How could John
Adams, when he was dying, send some
toast to be drank at the Boston Fourth
of July celebrations 1t says in the his.
tory he sent a toast to be drank"
The teacher endeayored to explain the
matter, but she heard tae girl, who il
sixteen years old, and belongs to
wealthy and fashionable family, re.
marking to one of her mates later that
Miss c. might try to explain away
things, but for her part she would never
believe that people could drink toast
even if ths history did say SO.
St. Landry democrat., 1887-01-15
AN INCIDENT.

We sat within a railway car,
A man named Jones, and I,
While fond glances sent afar
Unto a damsel nigh;
And thus by optic telegraph
The trip was swiftly whiled.
Her glances mingled with our char,
And once l thought she smiled.
"By Jove" said to Mr.. Jones,
My new conquest to air,
In most enthusiastic tones,
lyon made is passing fair,
And ever since 1 sat me here
She's waited glances pert.
Shes pretty, and it would appear
She is inclined to tiirt.n
Said Mr.. j., NAY, think you sof''
q knew not well the YOUTH.
swell, if you shy so, we will go
And speak to her, in sooth."
So over to her side we sped,
My mind with sweet words rife,
And Jones, the villain, blandly said:
''Aw-Mr. Smith-my wife,
RAMBLER.
St. Landry democrat., 1887-01-15

purrng, as the affair was great sport to
! him. As soon as the rhinOceros got
| eyes on him he charged again, and this
time the tiger lighted Oh his back and
chung there. The big fellow stood still
for Il moment, and then began @aliop-
inc around in a circle and giving utter
ancc to snorts Of rage. It struck me
all at once that | ought to take advan-
tage Of the situation to secure my gun.
| started to descend, but it seemed that
the tiger had his eve on me. He left
the back of the rhinoccros and came
for me with great bounds, and I made
haste back to my perch. The rhinoo'
eros followed him to the tree and for
ten minutes perscvcrcd in his attacks,
the tiger now growing and showing
his teeth and evidently becoming ali-
noyed. He several times lcaped to tho
back Of the beast and clawed at him in
the tierccst manner, but [ doubt if he
inflicted any injury through the tough
hide. The rhlnoccros stepped on the
stock Of my rifle and crushed it, and l
knew then was doomed to an all-night
watch on the platform, with only the
knife to defend myself.
After ten or fifteen minutes of hard
work. without accomplishing any thing
in the way OF bcsting the tiger, the
rhinocerOs got some sense in his head
and moved on into the Jungle, where
he thrashed about in an ugly way for L
long time. The tiger soon showed by
his actions that he wanted me very
badly. He uttered furious growls,
clawed at the bark of the tree, and
made several springs which brought
him within arms length of the plat
form. He had just fallen back from
one of these bounds when he uttered
sound SO unlike all others which had
preceded it that my attention was at
once attracted. | made out in an ID
slant that he had been seized by a large
serpent. For aught knew, the snake
may have been curled on one of the
great lower limbs of my own tree.
There We're plenty Of dead leaves and
other refuse under the tree, and the
parties to the struggle kicked up such |
q cloud of stuff that | could not always |
get a clear view of them [ made out |
that the snake, which was probably a |
boa, had succeeded in getting turn or
two around the tiger, while the latter
was using his teeth and claws in the
most vigorous manner to free himself.
They rolled about for three or four min.
utes, and then the tiger began whining
exactly like a defeated dog. This cul-
in long-drawn wall, and
then l knew that the boa had gained a
victory. saw him moving the body
around, but presently he drew it into
the shadow, and | heard sounds to in.
licate that he was making off with it.
My defenseless position took my cour-
age away, and what did [ do but de-
scend and head for the village. That I
ever reached it was considered mir
lcle, for the jungle through which I
passed seemed alive with wild beasts.
" hat | knew was cowardice on my part
was taken by all the others to be the
eat of a man who could not feel what
ear was. Next day we returned to
he pool, but found neither snake or
iger, and the rhinoceros had also
aiken himself AWAY. Y. Sun.
St. Landry democrat., 1887-01-15
TEMPLE OF SERPENTS.
The Collection of Reptiles Worshiped by
the Natives of Dahomey.

The Collection of Reptiles Worshiped by
the Natives of Dahomey.
The small town of Werda, in the
kingdom of Dahomey, is celebrated fol-
its temple of serpents-a long building
in which the priests keep upward of a
thousand serpents of all sizes, which
they feed with birds and frogs brought
to them as offerings by the natives.
These serpents, many of them OF
enormous size, may be seen hanging
from the beams of the ceiling, with theil
heads hanging downward, and in all
sorts of strange contortions. The
priests make the small serpents &C
through various evolutions by
lightly touching them with rod,
but they do not venture to touch
the larger ones, some of which are bic
enough to enfold a bullock in their
coils. 1t often happens that some OF
these serpents make their way out OF
the temple into the town, and the
priests have the greatest difficulty in
coaxing them back. To kill a serpent
Intentionally is a crime punishable with
death; and if a European were to kill
one the authority of the king himself
would scarcely suffice to save his life.
Any one killing serpent unintention-
ally must inform the priest of what has
occurred and go through the course OF
publication which takes place once
St. Landry democrat., 1887-01-15

"A New York scientist says that
barrel Of kerosene oil buried under
ground will contaminate every well
within tadius of quarter of a mile.
ana the Of! will be apparent to the taste.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1887-06-30
had becd busted over with chloyoform

had beed busted over with chloYoform,
bandages we're applied. The dog'i
legs and body had been previously strap
ped so that nothing could be moved but
the hoad, and this was permitted to bt
moved only sideways. The patient,
head was also held by supports in such
a position as to take tho strain from
the mock aud restrict all motion.
THE OPERATION
Took about an hour and half, ant
when the patient became conscious
fortunately there was no vomiting from
the ether. The relative positions o.
dog and man were maintained foi
week. The dog was fed regularly,
but did not seem to enjoy his food. The
patients condition was splendid, and
when the flap was severed from the dog
it was found to be firmly united to the
head. As the healing went on some OF
the hair dropped out, but enough was
left to make nice fringe on the fore
head. The experiment was remarka-
bly, successful, and as soon MS the flesh
had healed it was tried again with good
result. The work was kept up until
there had been thirteen distinct opera.
tons. All were successful save two,
and in these the dogs flesh sloughed
of. 1t took two dogs to furnish the
flesh, the first one having died from the
seventh operation from blood poison.
ing. The second dog is alive, and
goes round with bald spot at his
thigh. The patients head is covered
with hair, and it looks natural. When
combcd there is hardly trace Of de-
forp>ty, but when the hair is raised
scars can be seen where the hair does
not grow.
DR.. Kane was paid enough for his
work to keep him from want the rest
of his life.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1887-06-30
How to Get Rich,

Live up to your engagements.
Earn money before you spend it.
Never play at any game of cbancd.
Drink no kind of intoxicating liquor.
Good character is above all things
else.
Keep your own secrets, if you have
any.
Never borrow if you can possibly
avoid it.
Always speak the truth. Make few
promises.
Keep good company or none. Never
be idle.
Do not marry until you are able to
support wife.
Keep yourself innocent if you would
be happy.
Ever live misfortune excepted) with
in your income.
When you speak to a person, look
him in the face.
Make no haste to be rich, if you
WouIu prosper
Save when you are young to spend
when you are old.
Avoid temptat on, through fear you
may not withstand it.
Never speak evil of any one. Be just
before you are generous.
Never run into debt unless you see
plainly a way TO get out again.
Small and steady gains give compe'
tency with tranqu llty of mind.
Good company and good converse
ton are the very sinews of virtue.
Your character cannot be essentially
injured except by your own acts.
Ii any one speaks evil of you, lei
your life be so that none will belev,
him.
When you retire to bed, think owe
what you have been doing during tn
day.
II your hands cannot be usetully EN-
ployed, attend to the cultivation Q
your mind. Chicago Ledger.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1887-06-30
The Maid OF Kent.

Miss Catherine Heathorn, daughter o,
Mr.. Robert Heathorn, who for many year,
carried on the business Of brewer at
Maidstone. Kent, England, has just entered
upon the 104th year of her age. Miss
Heathorn, who is known, locally, as the
'Maid of Kent" still lives at Maidstone. She
retains her good health and all her faculties,
and has clear and accurate recollection oil
many occurrences In olden times. She
describes how she helped to tie up bundles Of
chandler of Chatham, when pressing order
arrived from the authorities for supply fol
the use of sailors on board Nelson's ship
Victory. She went on board this ship before
It bore Lord Nelson to Trafalgar, and when
the vessel came home after the battle she
again inspected 1t. Miss HeathOrn was
baptized In All Saints Church, Maidstone,
in April, 1888.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1887-06-30

"You are not as strong as you used to be-
john" said fond wife to her husband; 81
think 1t is about time you were getting some
insurance on your life"
INSURANCE on my life What are you talk
ing about? am as healthy as ever was;
insurance, indeed"
"Well, my dear, only mentioned IL, you
know, out Of respect for yourself, thought
YOU were failing"
"And what in the world put it into your
head that am failing? Me falling? Why ]
am as strong as horse, and can run up three
flights of stairs without taking breath"
"Well, it may be SO; but am afraid you are
deceiving yourself"
"Deceivng myself! Goodness gracious,
woman, what do you mean?"
Don't be so impatient. What makes me
think you are failing is this, when you were
counting me you could hold me on your lap
three hours; now you cannot hold the baby on
YOUR lap three minutes"
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1887-06-30
A Tired Tramp.

A tramp was recently discovered in
Connecticut with a handbook In his
pocket showing u deposit to his credit
of $1,000. He was actually too lazy
to draw the money out and buy square
meal. The fatigue which pertains to a
well-doveloped tramp is one of the most
remarkable phenomena In social life. -
Nev York World.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1887-06-30
Bodies from the Bad Lands.

The Smithsonian institute has receiv-
ed from Col. j. fl. Wood, of St. Paul,
the bodies of five persons-a man,
woman and three children-taken from
cave in the Bad Lands of Dakota by
a miner. The bodies are simply dried
up, and are not petrified, but are in a
remarkable state of preservation. Sci
entiiic men who have seen them say
they belong to race which existed g
600 years ago.-Scientifc american.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1887-06-30
Stirring Them Up.

The brisk, lively housekeeper is des-
cribed aptly in a new novel of Western
life, 'Zury," She was called
'come-gals kind of woman BY neigh
bors. partly in ridicule of her enthus-
iasm and partly in admiration of her
energy. 1t was told of her that she
would get up before light on Monday,
fly around uncover the fire, hang on
the kettle and call up the ladder to the
loft:
Come. gals! Dew start up'n'
start in! To-day's Monday, to-mor-
rows Tuesday, n next days Wednes-
day. n then comes Thursday, Fri
day n Saturday-the hull week gone
n nothin' done. "-BoSton Journal.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1887-06-30

The constant increase Of intemperance and
fancy drinking is fast disintcgratins So
ciety, and good people were getting dis
couraged. Now, there IS a great excitement
over new tasteless plant just discovered,
that makes q man strong and vigorous, re.
moves nervous exhaustion and nervousness
from women at once, leaving no reaction.
The old drinkers like it better than liquors.
and the liquor dealers make the most money
on it, This is the first time the liqnOr dealers
pocket has had higher bid on it by harm
less substitute They call it MoXie. The
drug stores say its sale Is stupendOus. 1t
makes no morbid appetites, and all classes
take it,
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1887-06-30

is paradise for the invaids, and the "FOun.
tain of youth" was once thought to be hid in
one of its forest glades. 1t is now the haven
of many cOnsumptives, who find benefit In
her genial warmth and fragrant flowers. The
consumptive invalid need not necessarily &C
so far from home and friends to get relief
For if not in the last stages of the disease,
Dr. II. V. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery
will restore to perfect health. For all chronic
throat, bronchial and lung diseases, 1t Is a
most reliable specific By druggists.
Preston II. Leslie, governor of Montana,
used to be ferryman.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1887-06-30
The Question.
Still on the lips of all we question
1NIa ra,o- nF ralsa aflan.a lino

Still on the lips OF al we question
The finger of Gods silence lies.
Shall the lost hand in ours be foldedi
Will the shut eyelids ever rise Z
o friends! no proof beyond this ycarning,
This outreach OF our souls, we need;
God will not mock the hope he giveth;
No love He prompts shall vainly plead.
Then let us stretch our hands in darkness,
And call our loved ones DER and DER;
Sometimes their arms shall close about us,
And the old voice speak once more.
John G. Whittier
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1887-06-30
Mothers SMILES are the Sunlight OF
Home.

There would be fewer clouds and brighter
sunshine in many households II every dis
piritcd, suffering woman realized what a boon
DIR. Pierces "FavOrite Prescription" Is for all
weaknesses and maadies to which her sex is
liable. No lady who gives this wonderful
remedy trial will be disappointed by the re-
suit. 1t not only acts promptly upon all
functional arrangements, but by its rare
nervine and tonic properties strengthens and
repairs the whole feminine system. Price re-
duced to one dollar. By druggists.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1887-06-30
A New Policeman.

Policeman-Give me a pint of pea.
nuts, aunty, and there's cents for
you.
Aunty-Hiven bliss We, sor! sec
yez are new man ON the force.
York San.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1887-06-30

MENsMAN's PErroNIzED BEEF Tonic, only
preparation of beef containing its entire nu-
tritious properties 1t contains blood making.
force generating invaluable for indigestion,
dyspepsia, nervous prostratiOn, all forms OF
general debility; all enfeebled conditions,
whether result Of exhaustion, nervous prostra.
ton. overwOrk, or acute diseases; particular.
Iy If resulting from pulmonary complaints.
Hazard. Hazard d Co.. Props, New York.
Sold by druggists.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1887-06-30

When Baby was sick, we gave her Castora
When she was Child, she cried for Castoria,
When she became Miss, she chung to Castoria
When she had Childrcn,she gave themCastoria
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1887-06-30
You can secure Strength
l.. plll
RiS Eortune for Some one.

A plant has Just been discovered that destroys the
appetite for liquors satisfies the drtnkor beer, and
dealers make more money on it. Its extract IL row
navUi ed into luscious beverage AMI sold by the bot
tie glass by the druggists at soda fountains. But
its greatest popularity Is among the women who arc
crazy over IL. 1t removes nervousness and nervous
exhaustion from any cause with stimulation or re-
action. The sale is already enormous: The chemists
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1887-06-30

FITS: All Fits stopped free by Dr. Kline's
Great Nerve Restorer. No Fits after first days
use. Marvellous cures. Treatise and 500
trial bottle free to Fit cases. Send to Dr.
Kline g3l Arch St Phila Pa
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1887-06-30

The Champion Oarsman of America, John
Teemer. writes: 81 have found st. Jacobs Oil
of inestimable value" All Champion Oars
men use it. Sold by Druggists and Dealers.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1887-06-30
Give Them the Credit.

The money for the Calhoun monument,
recently unvaied at Charleston, s. G., was
raised by eleven ladies, who first met to
devise plans in 1854. When the war broke
out, the funds amounted to 100000. securely
invested. The Intelligence and fidelity of the
treasurer, Mrs. Snowden, saved this from
the reck of war; although all her private
property was destroyed. In 1880, when the
books were examined, 1t was found that
through the buisness-like manner in which
the fund was managed. the securities had
become worth nearly $4,000.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1887-06-30

Col. f. C. Walker, Trotting Editor Of the
esprit of the Times" N. Y, and Genl Rufus
Ingalls,, Quartermaster General, U. S. A.. both
recommend st. Jacobs Oil as without
equal as horse remedy. Price fifty cents.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1887-06-30

Three miseries of a mans house-a smoky
chimney, dripping roof and scoldlns
wife,
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1887-06-30

Three things of short continuanCe-a ladyi
love, chip fire and brook flood.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1887-06-30

II afflicted with Sore Eyes. use Dr. Isaac
Thompson's Eye Water Druggists sell It. %.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1887-06-30

Three things that ought never to be from
home-the cat, the chimney and the house.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1887-06-30

Relief il immediate, and a cure sure. Pisoa
Remedy for Catarrh. 80 cents
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1887-06-30

Cases OF Weak Stoma Ell, Indi 9est Ion,
Dyspepsia relieved by Carriers Little Nerve Pills.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1887-06-30

1t outrivals all-Dr. sage's Catarrh Remedy.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1887-06-30
Florida, ..The Land OF Flowers

Senator Ingalls, likes old English novels
and Is we'll up in scientific literature.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1887-06-30

WIN, HANSCOM, Oshkosh, Wis. who
waor 8 fseven years so afflicted with piles that
he was unable to attend to business,ls entirely
cured by the use Coles Carbollsalve. Price
25 and 50ccnts, at Druggists.
You hardly realize that 1t Is medicine, when
taking Carter's Little Liver Pills, they are
very small; no bad effects; all troubles from
torpid liver are relieved by their use
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1887-06-30

DuICIIeT ) HUIHe, anu "VIH"HS tVHSuo'
Three things not easily dOne-to allay thirst
with fire, to dry wet with water and to
please all In every thing that is done.
Three things as good as their better
dirty water to eXtinguish fire, an ugly
wife to blind man and q wooden sword to
a coward.-Chicago Journal.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1887-06-30
| GAUTIoN.

made (which can only be ascertained by
microscopical examination Of the urinel,
curative in one stage or condition are knC
in others. we have never, therefore, attcn
for general sale through druggists, recoI
diseases, although possessing very superior
well from an extensive experience that th
fuI course is to carefully determine the di
each case by chemical and micr oscopi
urine, and then adapt our medicines to tn
ease and condition OF our patient.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1887-06-30

constituted a lead
and Surgical Inst
inquiries fora col
maladies, written
lished a large ILL
sent to any addrcI
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1887-06-30

To those acquainted with our
to say that the Invalids' Hotel
branch establishment located at
England, have, for many years,
the most largely patronized and
the world for the treatment an
arise from youthful indiscretions
We, many years ago, establish
treatment of these diseases, uni
the most skillful physicians and
that all who apply to us might re
Council of the most experienced
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1887-06-30

diseases contract them innocently
on doing good and alleyiating sui
we cannot imagine. why any or
than most honorable to cure the
we cannot understand; and yet
affiict mankind there is probably
general practice know so little:
heretofore, to treat with our best co
ali applicants who are suffering FRO
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1887-06-30

Our sDecialists remove cataract from INC eye
ness, They also straighten cross-eyes and
when needed. Many Ovarian and also ri
Uterus are arrested in growth and cured b
with other means of our invention, whereof
cutting operations in these cases is avoided.
Especially has the success Of our improved
cocele, Hydrocele, Fistule, Rupturcd CerVi'
tured Perineum, been alike gratifying both
patients. Not less SO have been the results ol
orally resulting in Barrenness, or Sterlllty,
by a safe and painless operation, removes l
pediments TO the bearing of offspring.
sent on receipt of ten cents in stamps.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1887-06-30
WORLDS DISPEHsAaY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION,
PATENTS obtained by Louis Dagger Co.. At
torneys Washington, ID C. Estd 1864. Aav;cs free.

ee3 Main Street. BUFFALO. N. Y.